We’ve all become master multitaskers, so why shouldn’t our homes be, too? Whether you have an open-plan home design or a room that isn’t being used to its full potential, designing multifunctional spaces may be the secret to making the most of your home. Ask yourself, from a guest room to a garage, if there is more that your spaces could be doing.
Inspired by Burrow’s hardworking, highly versatile furniture, let’s examine some of the most popular combo spaces in homes.
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Popular Multifunctional Spaces
Home Office + Guest Room
Remote work is as popular as ever, but many people still don’t have a designated office space at home. Instead of setting up a desk in your bedroom, which isn’t great for work/life separation, consider turning your guest bedroom into a home office. Unless you are hosting frequently, a guest room provides the perfect setup because it’s a space where you can shut out any distractions.
Install a pull-down workspace or a sleek desk like the Burrow Index Desk that doesn’t take up much space. Consider a sleeper sofa or a Murphy bed if you’re converting an office into a bedroom. Whenever a guest comes to stay, you can prep their room to look more like a bedroom and less like an office.
Dining + Living Room
Fewer and fewer young families are opting to use a traditional dining room. Instead, open-concept living spaces are more popular, combining the dining and living areas into one zone. While one or two people dine, the rest can relax on the sofa and watch TV. Additionally, if you entertain a lot, hosting everyone in one big room is easy.
Playroom + Living Room
Your house will feel like a playroom when you have young kids without a dedicated play space. Keeping your kids’ toys in one area of the living room can be a complete game-changer. To make this multifunctional space work, you’ll need to set up a specific play area with a playpen or soft carpet. Add storage bins, toy chests, and child-friendly furniture to complete the kid-friendly setup. The beauty of having a play space in the living room is that you can relax on the sofa while still being able to keep an eye on the little ones.
Garage + Home Gym
Do you have a spare car port that you’re not using? Given the weight of gym equipment, it makes sense to install a home gym in this space. In addition to your favorite equipment and accessories, you can add gym flooring and mirrors to make your gym more functional.
Furniture for Multipurpose Rooms
Flexible Furniture
Creating a multipurpose space calls for versatile furniture. Modular sectionals, like the Burrow Block Nomad King Sectional, storage ottomans, and sofa beds, will not only save space but also provide peak functionality. They’re like reversible clothing—they provide two styles in one!
Built-in Storage Ideas
Good storage can make all the difference in creating a space you’ll enjoy using. Here are some creative storage ideas to try:
- Window Seat Storage
- Storage Ottoman
- Built-in Bookshelves
- Storage Bench, like the Burrow Totem Bench
- Cubbies
- Bed with Built-in Storage Drawers
Room Dividers
If you’re working with a large open-plan room, room dividers can help organize your space. There are many ways to divide a room, from a simple area rug to a partition. Here are some popular room dividers to separate your multipurpose space into two areas:
- Rugs
- Bookshelves
- Vintage folding screen
- Curtains
- Wall and floor colors
- Open shelving unit
- Sliding doors
- A large sectional, like the Burrow Nomad Four Seat Corner Sectional
- Kitchen island
- Plants
Why Choose Burrow from Kaiyo?
Known for its mid-century, modular furniture pieces, Burrow is the best place to turn for hardworking sofas and tables that you know will last a long time. While they are already priced in the mid-range of the market, you can find Burrow furniture for a steal on Kaiyo, where we sell gently used pieces for a fraction of the retail cost. Get the most use out of your furniture with Burrow – shop our collection of multipurpose pieces today.
